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May 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review

State Farm Faces Class Action for Allegedly Shortchanging Owners of Luxury Cars

"This is one of those cases where you just hear what's happening, and it shouts to you that something needs to be done," Cristina Pierson, a partner with Kelley | Uustal in Fort Lauderdale, said.

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May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Diversity and Inclusion- Firm: DE&I Is an Integral Part of Carlton Fields' Strategic Plan

Carlton Fields was one of the first Southern law firms to hire female, Black and Jewish partners, and to adopt same-sex benefits for its LGBTQ+ employees.

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May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Diversity and Inclusion- Individual: 'Don't Let the Small Pipeline of Diverse Talent Slip Away,' Says Nancy Faggianelli

Start at the top and build a dedicated group of allies at every level in the firm for whom diversity and inclusion are important.

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May 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Second Hundred Firms Beat National Averages on Revenue, But Lagged on Headcount

Extraordinary performance at Greenspoon Marder skewed the average of Florida's five Second Hundred firms upward, but all but one of these firms grew revenues in the previous year.

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November 30, 2022 | Law.com

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: NCAA Scores First Verdict Over Football Brain Injuries. More Hair Care Products In Consumer Crosshairs.

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November 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Dry Shampoo Maker Wants Benzene Class Actions Sent to Florida Judge

Carlton Fields shareholder Thomas Meeks has moved to transfer four class actions alleging Not Your Mother's dry shampoo contains benzene to U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal in Fort Lauderdale.

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November 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Appellate Court: Legal Malpractice Suit Not Time-Barred, Can Proceed on 'Due Diligence Checklist' Claim

"On behalf of Mr. Gavin, Mr. Carlisle, and Liles, Gavin & George, P.A., we are pleased that the appellate court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the majority of the substantive allegations against our clients," said Sarah Hulsberg, an associate at Murphy Anderson in Jacksonville said on behalf of the defendants.

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October 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Carlton Fields Shareholders Prevail in Litigation Over Outdoor Dining in Miami Beach, Popularized During Pandemic

"The ruling is particularly important in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the city temporarily allowed businesses to provide more outdoor dining on streets and sidewalks," said Carlton Fields shareholder Enrique Arana.

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October 5, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'Back to the Drawing Board': Carlton Fields Team Sues to Stop Water Park Development Beside Zoo Miami

"This suit seeks to ensure that Miami-Dade County lives up to its obligations under the County Charter to protect public park property and that it respects the will of the voters who did not approve the commercial development of environmentally sensitive land," said attorney Enrique Arana.

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September 29, 2022 | Daily Business Review

After Hurricane Ian, When Are Filings Due in Florida Federal Court?

Now is a good time to review applicable rules and case law regarding filings in the Florida federal court system.

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